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Enhanced laser skin treatment mechanism

  • US 5,980,512 A
  • Filed: 02/26/1998
  • Issued: 11/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for resurfacing skin comprising:

  • a) a laser adapted to emit a laser beam against a skin site of a patient; and

    ,b) a bathing means for immersing the skin site in an oxygen replacing gas;

    wherein said bathing means includes a containment mechanism securable to the skin of the patient and adapted to encircle said skin site, and wherein said containment mechanism encapsulates said skin site, said containment mechanism having a laser permeable window therein.

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